Today is the second fast day of my week. I'm going to check out these zero-calorie noodles everyone is talking about - they're made from some weird Japanese plant called Konjac. They can't be actually zero - we reckon they must be about 10 calories per pack - but reviews range from how dreadfully un-tasty they are, to how they can be incorporated into almost any dish in order to bulk and satisfy as would pasta, bread, rice or potato.

As someone who loves bulky carbs, I'm looking forward to trying them out. Buying some (available at all good health food shops) on my way home and I'll give a totally objective review tomorrow!

Wish me luck!